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10.3 Greenwashing and ethical environmental communication

10.3 Greenwashing and ethical environmental communication

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
🗣️Public Relations Ethics
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Environmental communication is a crucial aspect of public relations. Companies often promote their eco-friendly efforts, but some engage in greenwashing - making misleading claims about sustainability practices.

Ethical environmental communication requires transparency and honesty. PR professionals must ensure green claims are accurate and substantiated to maintain public trust and avoid accusations of deception.

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